F0130 Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Art History

Job Duties Norfolk State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History position. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Art History. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development, innovative teaching and support The James Wise Gallery with developing art exhibition themes, and educational programming such as panel discussions, art seminars, symposia, and artist talks among other educational activities for undergraduate and graduate programs. Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Minimum Qualifications 1. PhD in Art History or relevant areas (completed degree is required at the time of application).2. Evidence of teaching experience at a comprehensive four-year college or university. Additional Considerations 1. Experience in online teaching (i.e., Blackboard and Canvas). 2. Teaching experience in contemporary art history courses with the ability to incorporate critical theory and practice within a global context or marginalized history is preferred. 3. Evidence of active research and publication in peer reviewed journals in the candidate’s area of expertise. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of working with a diverse student populationHow to Apply 1. Candidates should submit: 2. State of Virginia application. 3. A cover letter of interest including courses taught. 4. Current Curriculum Vitae. 5. Philosophy of Teaching. 6. Curatorial philosophy and proposed one-year program for James Wise Gallery. 7. Provide a link to online portfolio of curated exhibitions, educational programs, etc. 8. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists). 9. Three letters of reference. Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.EEO StatementNSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Contact Information Name: no name provided Phone: no phone provided Email: no email materials accepted In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.